Assistant Director: LASSO

Company: Georgia State University
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 20, 2025

Job Description:

Description:
Assistant Director, LASSO
Cultures, Community & Inclusion
Georgia State University
These are exciting times in the Cultures, Communities & Inclusion (CCI) department at Georgia State University. We are growing and are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission and goals. We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.
Cultures, Communities & Inclusion (CCI) is looking for an Assistant Director to join the team and help advance the university's commitment to inclusion and belonging!

ABOUT CULTURES, COMMUNITIES & INCLUSION
Cultures, Communities & Inclusion (CCI) serves all students through programs and services that focus on GSU's strategic goals around Identity, Placemaking, and Belonging; Student Success; College to Career; and Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. CCI programs and services reflect the cultures, backgrounds, identities, and experiences of our students, their families, and the people with whom our students will engage in their careers and communities. Supporting students across all campuses and preparing them to succeed in a diverse workforce is of paramount importance.
CCI supports the ways all students experience their own sense of their identities and how they interact with people who share their identities along with those who hold identities different from their own. Students may hold multiple identities that can include but are not limited to racial identities, ethnicities, gender and sexuality, faith and spirituality, nationality and citizenship, and other affiliations and communities of commonality, such as first-generation college students, adult and parenting students, military-connected students, and more. When students feel a sense of belonging and inclusion it can positively impact their retention, progress, graduation, future success in their chosen professions, and their contributions and service to their families and communities.
Georgia State University is a place for all, highlighting our common connections and intersections while upholding the free expression rights of each individual. Through shared experiences and engaged dialogue, CCI helps students contribute to the marketplace of ideas.
WHAT MAKES GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY A GREAT PLACE?
* A flexible work environment
* Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
* A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
* Professional development opportunities and mentorship
* A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Assistant Director supports and represents the Director as requested and provides leadership and administrative guidance for the departmental functions assigned by the Director, which can include assisting with specific program and service budgets and personnel matters, along with oversight for select programs, services, physical and fiscal resources, data management, and contributing to the assessment of the effectiveness of the department's programs and services.
The Assistant Director is assigned a specific portfolio of programs and services based on their areas of expertise and oversee all related activities of those assigned functions. This can include direct oversight for any grants and scholarships specifically related to their assigned programs and services.
The Assistant Director directly supervises at least one Coordinator and support the Coordinator in their supervision of graduate assistants and/or student assistants.
Serves on committees, task forces, work groups and special initiatives as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Cultures, Communities & Inclusion.

* The Assistant Director may have responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, coordinating events, program assessments, marketing, and delivering workshops that center identity development and community building for all students. In addition, the assistant director will collaborate with campus and community partners to facilitate community building, raise awareness, enhance ally skill development, and advance inclusion and belonging at GSU.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee's direct supervisor. Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor. Qualifications: Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Master's degree and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
* Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling or related degree
* The ability to work with, advise, and support the success of culturally, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse students from diverse disciplines.
* Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret salient data and the ability to communicate this knowledge to the university community and the public.
Experience with the allocation and management of Student Activity Fees.
* Experience with grant writing, and the allocation of grant funds and reporting of grant funding.
* Outstanding leadership, management, interpersonal, and project planning skills to relate and work with a variety of faculty, students, parents, staff, and community members.
* Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and activities, make effective use of resources, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision required.
* Supervisory experience College/Business Unit: Provost & VP Academic Affairs Department: Cultures, Communities & Inclusion Location: Atlanta Campus Shift: 8:30am - 5:15pm Salary : $60,000 - $65,000 Pay Grade: 2-1 FLSA Status: Exempt Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting: 02/18/25, 9:52:01 AM Closing Date: 03/11/25, 11:59:00 PM Additional Preferred Qualifications: Special Instructions: To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:
* A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter (Recommended)
Final candidates must provide three professional references.
#LI-KH1 Georgia State University Values: COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place. INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents. USG Core Value Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law,, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check: Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security.It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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